Thiruporur Murugan Temple, Chennai

Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple or Thiruporur Murugan temple or Kanthaswamy temple is located in Thiruporur.  It is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan constructed in the Tamil Hindu style of architecture. 

It is believed to have been expanded during the 18th century with the images from Thiruporur. The temple has a five tiered gateway tower with pillared halls and the sanctum. Daily four rituals are held in this temple along with yearly festivals like Vaikasi Visagam during the Tamil month of Vaikasi(May-June). Kanthasasti and Navarathri festivals are celebrated here.

Significance:

The temple is believed to have been built during the Pallava era in 10th century CE. An effort was made to dig up a room in the temple by archaeologists during 2013 . The temple is located in Thiruporur and has a five tiered rajagopuram, the gateway tower raising to a 70 ft height and 200 ft wide. 

As per Hindu legend, Murugan fought with demons in three places , namely the sea at Tiruchendur, land at Thirupparankundram and in air at Thiruporur. It is believed that sage Agastya on his way to Pothigai hills visited this place. Since Muruga won over Tharuka asuran, this place came to the Porur(por means war) the deity was called by names like Tharukapuri and Samarapuri.

How To Reach:

Thiruporur bus stand is just 450m away from the temple. You can reach the temple by walk easily from bus stand.